Temporary Program Director

WESTCARE INC•Stockton, CA

3d•$80,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director provides clinical and administrative program leadership and oversight, coordinating client care in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to provide and facilitate services. The position oversees program operations, staff development, quality assurance, compliance, reporting, and fiscal management, and serves as a liaison with the Deputy Administrator, external agencies, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The role is based at a residential treatment facility, with some outdoor activities. The employee must be available on call for emergencies or program coverage if needed and participate in daily shift exchanges.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; alternatively, five years of documented experience demonstrating administrative responsibility in substance abuse treatment or recovery for the criminal justice population.
At least three years of supervisory experience, with knowledge of program performance indicators.
Management and administrative experience and capabilities.
Knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse, and personality dynamics of people with substance abuse disorders.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Basic computer skills and good documentation skills.
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially confidentiality standards.
Professional appearance and demeanor, and sensitivity to populations served.
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from CDCR and LEIE.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare vehicle insurance.
CPR certification, First Aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test.
Ability to perform the essential physical and mental duties with or without accommodation, including mobility and physical activity; occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; computer and telephone use; and approved physical and mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.
Ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions; cooperate and communicate with clients, coworkers, managers, the public, and employees at all levels; and work under stress in emotionally charged settings.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative leadership and supervision to the program and its operations.
Serve as a liaison for the Deputy Administrator and external groups and agencies to promote inter-organizational collaboration, including attending Board and Advisory Board meetings as required.
Act as a liaison to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Assist with grant planning and initiation of potential funding opportunities when required.
Participate in the design and implementation of research, including program evaluation and outcome studies.
Arrange staff development, education, and training activities.
Implement Quality Assurance and Utilization Review systems to monitor treatment-system effectiveness.
Assist in developing and implementing program fiscal and budgetary tracking systems, and oversee operating budgets and program fiscal expenditures.
Monitor and ensure compliance with agency standards, contractual guidelines, and state and federal regulations.
Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to meet agency policies and contract-management requirements, including preparing comprehensive reports for funding or agency sources.
Ensure required data is submitted to the CDCR and the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.
Participate in daily shift exchange, document in the facility log at the end of shifts, and review the log at the start of shifts.
Be available on call for emergencies or program coverage if needed.
Embrace and embody WestCare Foundation’s mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.